Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy.
Applying a constitutional lens to election challenges in Utah
On this episode, we equip you to use a constitutional lens to evaluate any instance in which an election outcome is questioned or even challenged.
America’s last great hope
If you’re frustrated with politics, you’re not alone. But there’s a way to fix America’s broken political culture, and it’s more straightforward than you think.
Supreme Court’s Chevron decision reins in federal bureaucracy in a win for the Constitution
Federal government agencies will have a little less power thanks to a new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Will this be a good thing for Americans?
Primary election reforms that can build public trust
On this episode we survey different approaches to the primary election process, with a focus on how to improve the voter experience and increase public trust.
Why the lawsuit challenging Utah’s education choice program is on weak footing
On this episode, we examine the constitutional claims of the Utah Education Association's new lawsuit against the Utah Fits All scholarship program.
The Two-Parent Privilege, with Melissa Kearney
Most policy debates about upward mobility often ignore the most important variable that impacts outcomes for the next generation: family.
The case for curriculum transparency in public schools
Do parents have the right to know what their children are learning in school?
Is there consensus on solving poverty?
On this episode we profile seven common ground solutions to poverty that should reshape debate about the health of the American Dream.
What good does religion actually do for society?
On this episode, we explore new research that catalogs how far-reaching the positive impacts of religion are for individuals, families and communities.
Why Utah Gov. Spencer Cox focused on social capital in his second inaugural
What does it really take for a state to be successful, and what is Utah's secret?
Work Disincentives and the Safety Net: Insights from the Atlanta Fed’s Alex Ruder
If you work harder and earn more, your family should be better off. But for some on the government safety net, that may not always be the case.
What 2024 means for the nation’s political future, with Jason Perry and Maura Carabello
As 2024 winds down, what do the results of this election year mean for the future of politics and policy debates for the United States?
